August 18th 2015, 7:15 am
Cresseida POV
I woke up to the heavenly smell of Bacon and the sweet tunes of my mother singing along to Celestina Warbeck. She belted the notes as she cooked our breakfast. I stretched out my body as I stood up. As usual I changed before breakfast. I wore one of my favorite casual outfits, I had no idea what we were doing today so I decided to stay comfortable. I put on a knee length thin striped jumper, with dark jeans and pink sneakers, adding Rose earrings to finish the look (my favorite flower). Over the years my hair became more blonde. It looked nice today so I just left it down. Once I was dressed I bounced down the steps and joined my Mother as she continued her song
"Mix a pinch of spice with a dash of charm
And a sprinkling of romance
They're why my cauldron full of hot, strong love
Is worth it, take the chance!
Oh, come and stir my cauldron
And if you do it right
I'll boil you up some hot, strong love
To keep you warm tonight!"
"Ida, breakfast" Mum told me turning off the radio.
"Mm delicious" I say taking in the smells of the same breakfast we have every year on August 18th, Smoothies Chocolate Chip pancakes and bacon. We chat like best friends (which we are), because of my odd appearance I have only a few friends who live far away in London and we aren't even in the same Hogwarts house. I a proud ravenclaw rarely have classes with the Gryffindors. Once we finish our breakfast my mum gives me my presents. 3 boxes landed on the table with a flick of my mothers wrist. In the first package were 3 books stacked neatly, A snitch in time, The rule book concerning on and off pitch magic, and The beaters Bible. The second package was a Floor length satin blue dress. It crossed at the neck and tied at the waist flowing freely down.
"You might need that soon" My Mum says pointing at the dress, the final package was small, it was a velvet jewelry box containing a snake looped into a spiral holding onto a large emerald, it clasped around ones neck with a silver chain.
"How did you afford this" I exclaim
"I didn't buy it, it arrived on my doorstep a few days after you with the date of August 18th 2015, so I assumed it was for you." My mother explains. I knew my mother adopted me but she treated me better than anyone I knew. She was supportive and didn't judge me on my unique looks, this pendant made me angrier at my real parents. My mum must have seen the anger in my eye because she suggested we get going. We arrived in London in front of one of my mums favorite books stores, after buying a few books as extra presents we head to Uncle Harry and Aunt Ginny's house for a quidditch match. Im described as the 3rd best seeker our school had very seen. I always wanted to prove I was better than at least Draco Malfoy, I knew there was no way I could ever beat uncle Harry's record as he was allowed on the team 1st year and is now a professional.
August 18th 2015 7:15 PM
Draco's POV
I sat drinking for the first time in years. 15 whole years, anger probably brewed in my child. She probably thought I forgot. I prepared the annual cupcake but the candle wouldn't light. I tried but the matches burned out. I became frustrated and threw the cupcake out, in the reflection of the trash bin I saw my snake pendant
"Invient Libera Cresseida " I pointed my wand at a jewelry box containing a matching pendant to mine. The box flew out the open window to find and deliver it to my daughter
Stupid fool I tell myself. I could have found your daughter long ago. I dig around an old jewelry box on the mantle and found a simple black snake charm. I mutter the same spell at the charm "Invient Libera Cresseida" the charm floats away and seconds later I here a pop meaning the item reached its destination. Knowing spell works I point my wand at myself.
Hermione's POV
There's a tap on the window, I expected to see an owl with a letter or birthday present instead something silver hovering midair waiting to be grabbed. I opened the window and the silver thing moved to avoid it before returning to its original spot, I grabbed it and realized it was a bracelet charm, I examined its snake design when I heard Ida yell
"Help"
Cresseida POV
There was a quiet knock on the door. I silently answered to see a tall lanky man with messy white blonde hair, his eyes were a piercing gray with swirls of blue, he wore an expansive black suit with a green button up shirt. He looked at me for a moment. (Probably Judging me). I was surprised when he began crying and grabbed me in a hug.
"Cresseida, Cresseida Narcissa Malfoy" He says into my shoulder
"It's Cresseida Nadine Granger" I correct him pulling back. He looks confused for a moment. He hugs me again and this time I can't squirm away. He plays with my bracelet and cries some more.
"Help" I yell and my mother comes running
Hermione's POV
I came prepared wand pointed. "Cresseida" I call as I run to the entrance. "Ida, Cressieda Nadine Granger where are you." She isn't at the upstairs landing so I thunder down the stairs yelling her name. When I reach the bottom of the stairs a man looks up confused. It's a face I recognize oh so well. His nose was still crooked from where I'd punched them all those years ago.
Draco Malfoy